Ko Olina, the Joyful Princess

Ko Olina (Joyful)

 Nene (Goose) and Honu (Turtle)

Birth date: Kepakemapa 8, 2018 (09-08-19)

Ko Olina, Nene and Honu remind us

that there is always more than enough time to fulfill all desires.

Ko Olina, Nene (Goose) and Honu (Turtle) have all the time in the world!

Together they meander through the beautiful forest in the Ka'u Mountains cherishing all they see, hear, and feel. Baby Nene quacks and waddles along happily. Little Honu is resting contently on Ko Olina's arm.

Wonderful and exciting things keep happening! Everywhere they go they are greeted with kindness and abundance: the sun warms their bodies, the birds sing their most beautiful songs, flowers open to embrace them with their sweet scent.

When they are hungry food appears on their path, a crunchy green leaf for Honu, a big yellow Mai’a (banana) to share for Ko Olina and Nene. The small mountain stream offers cool, fresh to quench their thirst.

Ko Olina, Nene and Honu honor 

the Akuas (spirits) of the enchanting forest.

Nene and Honu are Ko Olina’s Aumakuas (guardian spirits) and the three of them are inseparable. Ko Olina is deeply connected with the ancient wisdom of Honu and Nene.

In Hawaii the Honu represents long life, safety, peace, and good luck.

Nene means to cherish. The Nene Goose enhances the life and spirit of Hawaii.

Ko Olina's Tutu (grandmother) lovingly wove her traditional green hula skirt and sewed a bright yellow bikini to wear with it. Tutu wove her Mana (spiritual energy) and Aloha (love) into Ko Olina's red flower and green feather Haku (head lei), wrist and ankle leis. In Hawaii the Hulu (feather) represents spiritual strength, unity and love. It is believed to link to the divine.

Tutu crocheted little yellow shoes for Ko Olina. Last she stuck beautiful yellow Plumeria flowers behind Ko Olina's, Nene’s and Honu's ears.

All these precious things were Tutu’s gifts of Aloha (Love) to her beloved Mo’opuna Wahine (granddaughter).

Ko Olina is about 4” tall fitting in the palm of your hand. The body is made out of stretch cotton and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face. Ko Olina has tiny little hands and feet, ears, buttocks, and a belly button. Honu and Nene are partially crocheted and sewn out of faux fur. All accessories were individually handcrafted.

Doll care: Gently brush the dolls and their clothing with a soft toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair.

Ko Olina, Nene and Honu are one of a kind display dolls handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls. They come with their story and a certificate of authenticity.

Ko Olina, Nene and Honu are ready to be your new friends

and charm their way into your heart.

Ko Olina, Nene and Honu celebrate Hawaii's Aloha spirit.

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Pala'i, the Little Hawaiian Halloween Witch

Pala’ai (Pumpkin), the Little Hawaiian Witch 

Birth Date: Kepakemapa 7, 2019 (09-07-19) 

Pala’ai’s magical Mana (spiritual energy) casts blessings of Aloha. 

It’s Halloween in the Menehune village! There is so much excitement in the air!
Halloween is Pala’ai 's favorite time of the year. This year, Pala’ai is dressed up as a little witch.
She carries her Pumpkin and zooms on her broom to the Menehune Ohana (family) casting blessings and magical spells of Aloha (love) upon everyone she meets.
Pala’ai’s happiness is contagious and in no time all the Menehunes wear big smiles on their faces, sharing their favorite Halloween treats, Mai’as (bananas) and Kahikis (pineapple), with each other.

Pala’ai is a little Kahuna (magician) of joy! 

Pala’ai’s Tutu (grandmother) surprised her with a gorgeous witch costume.

She crocheted a black witch hat, lacy panties and little pointed shoes. Then Tutu sewed an orange skirt and matching top. The color orange symbolizes joy and sunshine and matches Pala’ai 's mystical spirit.

Tutu wove green and yellow flower leis which Pala’ai wears around her hips and hat.

 

Tutu also crocheted the Pumpkin, and embroidered a face onto him. Then Tutu gave Pala’ai a Plumeria flower to put behind her ear and her magical kitchen broom, because a witch just has to have a broom.
Pala’ai’s witch costume was Tutu’s gift of Aloha (Love) to her Mo’opuna (granddaughter). Pala’ai loves to wear it. It makes her feel like a real little Hawaiian Menehune witch.

Pala’ai is about 4” tall fitting in the palm of your hand. The body is made out of stretch cotton and wired for flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto the face. Pala’ai has tiny little hands and feet, buttocks, and a belly button. All accessories were individually handcrafted.
Doll care: Gently brush the dolls and their clothing with a soft toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards towards the hair.

Pala’ai is a one of a kind collectible display doll handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls. She comes with her story and a certificate of authenticity.

 

Pala’ai brings you the magical spirit of Hawaii. 

She is ready to be your new friend and zoom her way into your heart.

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